Man Accused Of Assaulting Worker

Chaplin police news

A 29-year-old Chaplin man accused of pushing a state Department of Children and Families worker during an interview Wednesday at his home is facing an assault charge.

Eric J. Hoskins, of 407 Hampton Road, was charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and impairing the morals of children, state police said.

The incident occurred when Hoskins became upset during an interview with the state worker. He allegedly used profanity in front of his children, pushed the worker and hit her with a door, state police said.

Hoskins was released from custody at the state police barracks in Danielson after posting bond. He is scheduled to answer the charges Nov. 26 in Willimantic Superior Court.